travel agent
I have been job searching for a few months now. Very little has jumped out at me as my next career. I’ve applied for a couple positions, but never heard anything from them. This past weekend I was thinking about it and the idea of becoming a travel agent popped in my head. The problem I have been having with my job search is that I can’t get pumped up about certain industries. I really have enjoyed working in hotels these past two years (is that all it’s been?) and I would welcome almost any position in the travel field.
So we consider travel agencies.
I came across a place called the Travel Academy in Bloomington. They will train people interested in the travel industry for jobs such as travel agents and flight attendants (more on that in another post). It is a 6-8 week course where you learn the ins and outs of the job. Plus when you are ¾ of the way through they will help you find a position. I haven’t found a number from them but they do say that most of their graduates obtain a job before even finishing the course. Even better, the school will assist you with finding jobs your whole life. Sounds great right? Well here is the kicker … it’s $3000 for the tuition. The next classes for travel agents starts July 7th and runs until Aug 28th.
I’ve decided I am going to think about this for the rest of the week. I'm still looking into what travel agents get paid, and how much I would enjoy this job. If I think that this is really the way I would like to go, and that I can afford it, I will sign up for the Travel Academy. Although I am still getting people’s opinion, if you have anything you would like to add…
So we consider travel agencies.
I came across a place called the Travel Academy in Bloomington. They will train people interested in the travel industry for jobs such as travel agents and flight attendants (more on that in another post). It is a 6-8 week course where you learn the ins and outs of the job. Plus when you are ¾ of the way through they will help you find a position. I haven’t found a number from them but they do say that most of their graduates obtain a job before even finishing the course. Even better, the school will assist you with finding jobs your whole life. Sounds great right? Well here is the kicker … it’s $3000 for the tuition. The next classes for travel agents starts July 7th and runs until Aug 28th.
I’ve decided I am going to think about this for the rest of the week. I'm still looking into what travel agents get paid, and how much I would enjoy this job. If I think that this is really the way I would like to go, and that I can afford it, I will sign up for the Travel Academy. Although I am still getting people’s opinion, if you have anything you would like to add…
Labels: job search, travel academy, travel agent
posted by Amanda at
8:05 AM
2 Comments:
Hey Amanda!
I think being a travel agent would be a fun job, and I'm sure you'd be really good at it.
One thing to check into (especially with the economy the way it is right now) is how much travel agents will be used in the future... I know that I've heard they are not used as much because of how easily people can plan their own trips on the internet. I did find this site that may help a little: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos124.htm
Another idea is to take this week to try to talk to a few travel agents in the area, to see how they like their jobs and how the industry is doing overall.
I have a whole bunch of books on career development - you can definitely borrow them if you want!
Thanks Erin!
I emailed over 15 local travel agencies today with some questions, we'll see how it goes.
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